St. Clair County · Illinois
St. Clair County homestead exemption
In St. Clair County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the St. Clair County Assessor (Chief County Assessment Office).
- Office
- St. Clair County Assessor (Chief County Assessment Office)
- Deadline
- Not in our data
- State exemption
- $6,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
Homestead exemption applications are available at the Assessor's Office, and staff will help you fill them out (call 825-2704 or email [email protected]). Senior freeze and disability exemptions go through the Board of Review.
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Local homestead amounts in St. Clair County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Homestead (owner occupied) Up to $6,000 off for owner-occupied homes; no renewal needed after the first application. Handled by the Assessor. | All taxing districts in St. Clair County | $6,000 off assessed value | Source |
| Senior Citizen's Homestead $5,000 off for owner-occupied homes of seniors, with no renewal needed after the first application. Handled by the Board of Review. | All taxing districts in St. Clair County | $5,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Search your parcel on the county's Parcel & Mobile Home Search and check the exemptions listed.
Illinois rules that apply here
- You own (or have a qualifying leasehold or equitable interest in) the home and live there as your principal dwelling
- You are liable for paying the property taxes on it
Full Illinois homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Assessor · St. Clair County
- Homestead Exemption List · St. Clair County Assessor
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